Meet the Cars With a Five-Star Rating in EuroNCAP's Latest Tests [w/Videos]

a  We’ve seen the cars that achieved a four-star rating , now it’s time to meet the best performers of EuroNCAP ’s latest crash-test session. Six cars were awarded the maximum five-star rating: Ford Tourneo Connect, Infiniti Q50, Maserati Ghibli, Mazda3, Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV and Peugeot 308. Both luxury cars tested, the Infiniti Q50 and Maserati Ghibli, offered good overall protection. The Infiniti scored 86 percent for adult occupants, 85 percent for child occupants and 67 percent for pedestrians. The Japanese model also received an 81-percent rating for safety assist. Just tested by the IIHS , the Ghibli was awarded the highest score (95 percent) for adult occupant protection of the 11 cars assessed by EuroNCAP. Child occupant protection was rated at 79 percent, pedestrian protection at 74 percent and safety assist at 81 percent. EuroNCAP gave good ratings to both compact cars tested, the Mazda3 and Peugeot 308 . The Japanese car scored 93 percent for adult occupant protection; 86 percent for child occupant, 65 percent for pedestrian and 81 percent for its safety assist systems. The Peugeot got a 92 percent rating for protection offered to adult occupants, 79 percent for child occupants, 64 for pedestrians and 81 percent for safety assist. The Ford Tourneo Connect passenger van was equally impressive, with a 94 percent rating for adult occupant protection, 85 percent for child occupant protection, 62 percent for pedestrians and 70 percent for safety assist. Finally, EuroNCAP also awarded five stars to the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, which was rated 88 percent for adult occupant protection, 84 percent for child occupant, 64 percent for pedestrian and 81 percent for safety assist. By Dan Mihalascu

Nissan Qashqai 2014 : The manufacturer will close in 10 days

This is actually in ten days that the Japanese manufacturer will unveil the Mk2 version of its sacred SUV that Nissan has revived particularly in Europe. When it comes to start succession 2006-2007 sad and unmarketable Tino and Almera, Nissan attempts a gamble by launching a crossover on the market according to the manufacturer who must marry the best of the segments concerned ( compact sedan , minivan and SUV) . And there is the jackpot for the builder who since spring 2007 delivered more than two million copies of the Qashqai .

With this new generation Qashqai , the manufacturer does not have the right to make mistakes especially after the introduction of highly successful new X -Trail , which should hit the market around the same time as the Qashqai . So on November 7 to 3:00 p.m. , Nissan unveiled the second generation of the SUV with great expectations and Nissan promises to be the future leader of the segment in terms of innovative embedded technologies. Source : Nissan . Posted By: Mufti - Tuesday, 29 October 2013

Land Rover : Range Rover Grand Evoque expected in 2016

Grand Evoque or Evoque XL or simply Evoque LWB , several names are already circulating in the future Range Rover Evoque extended which should reach the market in 2016 and on which current JLR great hope . Currently named L560 project, Range Rover Evoque will be extended position between the current Evoque and the new Range Rover Sport. It should be based on the appearance of the small car the Range Rover , the next model will not resume the chassis . It will use the new aluminum platform iQ [ Al ] JLR intended that both Jaguar Land Rover to offer medium-term up to 3 or 4 cars built on the same structure. The new base iQ [ Al ] should allow a considerable saving of weight on this SUV that might exist in 5 and 7 seats .

This Long Range Rover will receive under the hood of petrol and diesel engines L4 new generation developed by the Anglo-Indian automotive group . JLR would like to produce at least 80,000 copies / year of this premium compact SUV but not too much ... There is also talk of a price range from 48,000 to 65,000 € but it is of the order of speculation because the constructor n ' has announced anything in this direction. Source : Autocar Posted By: Mufti - Monday, 21 October 2013

Cadillac ELR : The electricity at high prices

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Presented there is 10 months in Detroit , ELR coupe arrives at U.S. retailers where this new electric Cadillac is attracting "green" customers, easier than the more common Chevrolet Volt which it borrows technical basis.

The ELR takes much of the technology and mechanics of the Chevrolet . We thus find the 1.4 L L4 engine high gasoline 86 hp which acts as a generator for the electric motor . But unlike the Volt , power is more important since the ELR develops 207 hp , 400 Nm , while the Volt is limited to 151 hp and 370 Nm Cadillac announced a total range of 480 km with the Range Extender and 58 km in all-electric mode.

However, this Cadillac ELR is pay dearly technology and its logo! We are so far from the price anticipated at the beginning of the year. At the time, a rate of about $ 60,000 to 62,000 and was considered in October 2013 , we find that the price of this car is $ 75,995 (without the deduction of federal aid ) which is very expensive especially when faced with the competition including the dreaded Tesla Model S billed $ 81,000 with engine 85 kWh.

Still ambitions are measured as the Cadillac luxury brand GM is considering a production of about 2,000 to 4,000 copies only. Deliveries will begin in January 2014, and only in the U.S. if we are to believe the words of David Cadwell , spokesman for Cadillac .

Source: Cadillac .

Posted By: Mufti - Thursday, 17 October 2013

VM Motori : Fiat now in sole command

The case was in the air since a few weeks since Fiat wished for a few months . It just confirms what day since GM sold its shares up 50 % stake in the Italian company Fiat SpA mechanical . The amount of the transaction between the two carmakers amounted to 47.1 million (34.1 million Euros ) and it allows the Turin group to fully integrate the engine company within its structure. Remains to be seen whether VM Motori will remain a separate entity or whether it will integrate Fiat Power Train?

General Motors took a 50% share of the diesel specialist VM Motori in 2007 and Fiat had bought the remaining 50% of the company in 2010 . Unfortunately for GM , projects and studies currently serving the Italian group and its U.S. subsidiary since including the 3.0 L V6 found under the hoods of the CRD , Ghibli , Quattroporte , Thema , Gd Cherokee or RAM 1500 pending further assignments the group .What will be the future creations of the Italian manufacturer that produce between 90,000 and 95,000 engines for the automotive , agriculture and boats. Source : GM , VM Motori. Posted By: Mufti - Saturday, 2 November 2013

Jaguar F-Type watch the second video

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Frederic you had posted the trailer for the Desire video Jaguar USA, and the long version last spring. But to please the greatest number, I go to your hundreds of applications.

Here is an opportunity to review Damian Lewis Homeland (in particular) in a very remote part of it that is not in the American Photo icon smile Jaguar E Type series: Desire (... to watch the video again! )
Source: Jaguar, Youtube. Posted By: Mufti - Thursday, 17 October 2013

Nissan Terrano 2014: He started out his career (video)

It has arrived at the site of Nissan India, Nissan has unveiled a range of versions of the Terrano and the image of what happened to the Renault Duster at its launch, it is the passion and euphoria that surrounds this new SUV Nissan already won the Indian customers.

Surprisingly, while Dacia and Renault versions have the right to 4WD transmission, the Nissan Terrano is only available in FWD. It is available with the petrol engine K4M L4 1.6 L 104 hp and 147 Nm K9K 1.5 L diesel engine available in 85 hp, 110 hp and 200 Nm, 248 Nm, 104 hp gasoline version and 85 hp diesel are offered with a 5-speed manual and diesel 110 hp paired with a 6-speed manual. Source : Nissan & Youtube Posted By: Mufti - Tuesday, 29 October 2013